Ayutthaya is a former capital and rich in history and culture... Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre ; Bang Pa-In Palace ; Wat Phra Si San Phet / Ancient Palace ; More forums
Artifacts and ancient items from Ayutthaya are displayed for visitors to peruse... absolutely fascinating.
Bang Pa-In Palace is well worth making an effort to get to see. The palace comprises a collection of buildings of various ages and various architectural styles surrounded by a lake.
The Chao Sam Phraya National Museum features Thai Fine Arts and Handicraft from the Ayutthaya era.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built by King Prasat Thong in 1630 and its architecture is similar to that of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Built in 1374 at the start of the Ayutthaya era, Wat Mahathat is an impressive temple ruin originally constructed to house Buddha relics that mysteriously appeared to an early Ayutthayan king.
Quiet and in a pleasant environment, Wat Phra Si San Phet and the Ancient Palace are well worth spending a bit of time looking over.
Wat Phu Khao Thong is often called "Golden Mount Pagoda" and was built in 1387. There is a gold ball at the top of the Chedi which ways around 2 kilogrammes as well as a Buddha footprint from Saraburi.
Constructed in the 15th century by King Sam Phraya as a memorial for his brothers, Wat Ratchaburana features a Khmer-style tower (or ?Prang?).
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol is located near the main Ayutthaya ruins and a short distance from the walls of Ayutthaya. It is famed for an impressively large statue of the Reclining Buddha inside the temple compound.
Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit contains one of the largest bronze Buddha images found in Thailand and also houses numerous smaller images.
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